Context: The five new candidates of BRICS formally became members on January 1, 2024.
About New Members of BRICS
- BRICS Expansion: This expansion introduces 5 new members to BRICS viz. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Argentina has decided to withdraw from its planned entry into the expanding BRICS club of nations.
- Significance: The expansion signifies a notable shift in the global landscape, characterized by increasing multipolarity.
- BRICS Summit 2024: The upcoming BRICS summit in Russia in October 2024 is set to undergo a significant transformation as it expands its membership to include five new nations alongside the original founding five viz. Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Further Reading: Argentina Formally Rejects BRICS Membership
News Source: Reuters
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